Red leicester by Essential Waitrose

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Red leicester

by Essential Waitrose in Red Leicester Barcode 5000169375396
Nutri-Score
Poor nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Unknown
Green-Score
c
Environmental impact estimate

Red leicester by Essential Waitrose provides 411 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 24.9 g of protein. That is 126% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D. It is listed in the Red Leicester category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
34.5 g · High
Saturated fat
21.6 g · High
Sugars
0.5 g · Low
Salt
1.8 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 411 kcal 407
Total fat 34.5 g 33.9
Saturated fat 21.6 g 21.2
Carbohydrates 0.5 g 1.6 −68%
Total sugars 0.5 g 0.2 +126%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0.2 −100%
Protein 24.9 g 24.5
Salt 1.8 g 1.7

Category average across 45 Red Leicester products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other red leicester

Calories higher 33%
Sugars higher 24%
Salt higher 31%
Saturated fat higher 37%
Protein top 53%
Fiber top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Product details

Sold in
France
Barcode
5000169375396

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Red leicester?

Red leicester contains 411 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Red leicester?

Red leicester has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Red leicester healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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